Sulfur vs Argon
| Property | S Sulfur | Ar Argon |
|---|---|---|
| Atomic number | 16 | 18 |
| Symbol | S | Ar |
| Name | Sulfur | Argon |
| Category | nonmetal | noble-gas |
| Standard Atomic Weight | 32.0675 u | 39.948 u |
| Period | 3 | 3 |
| Group | 16 | 18 |
| Block | p | p |
| Phase at STP | solid | gas |
| Electron configuration | [Ne]3s23p4 | [Ne]3s23p6 |
| Oxidation states | [-2, -1, 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6] | [0] |
| Electronegativity (Pauling) | 2.58 | N/A |
| Electron affinity | 2.0771 eV | -1 eV |
| Density | 2067 kg/m³ | 1.7837 kg/m³ |
| Melting point | 115.21 °C | -189.35 °C |
| Boiling point | 444.6 °C | -185.85 °C |
| Discovery year | 1777 | 1894 |